by cooneylaw | Jan 26, 2021 | DUI
The Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is a breath test machine that attaches to the steering column of your car. It requires you to provide a breath sample that is free from alcohol before you can start your car and it will beep at you periodically requiring a sample in...
by cooneylaw | Jan 12, 2021 | DUI, Uncategorized
For a misdemeanor DUI in Washington State there is a 7 year look back period to determine whether your current DUI is a first offense. An old DUI or Physical Control arrest will count as a prior offense for a new DUI arrest if the old arrest occurred within 7 years...
by cooneylaw | Jan 5, 2021 | DUI
Historically, DUI arrests rise during the holiday season. Alcohol consumption is often a part of the office holiday parties and unwinding with family and friends. When the final numbers for the 2020 holiday season are tallied there will likely be fewer DUI arrests due...
by cooneylaw | Dec 29, 2020 | DUI
Just because your blood draw DUI was dismissed by a judge, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the clear. In the Washington State criminal court system there are two types of dismissals: Dismissal With Prejudice and Dismissal Without Prejudice. Dismissal with prejudice...
by cooneylaw | Dec 15, 2020 | DUI
Most folks arrested for DUI in Washington State will be asked to submit to a breath alcohol content (BAC) test at the police station. The Alcotest 9510 or “Draeger” machine will likely be the machine you’re asked to blow on since it replaced the old Datamaster in...
by cooneylaw | Dec 1, 2020 | DUI
Many initial DUI court appearances in Spokane County are being delayed due to Covid-19. Social distancing restrictions at the Spokane Courthouse have led to limits on the number of cases set on any given day. Historically, someone accused of driving under the...
by cooneylaw | Oct 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense, DUI
There’s a panic moment anytime you’re driving and see emergency lights directly behind you. If you get pulled over and the officer has any hint that you’ve been drinking or consuming drugs, even prescription medications, then there will be a DUI investigation. In...
by cooneylaw | Sep 16, 2020 | DUI
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Spokane or anywhere in Washington State will most likely lead to two separate cases: a criminal DUI charge in court and a completely separate Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative case. These truly are two separate...
by cooneylaw | Jul 14, 2020 | DUI
DUI laws can be tricky when it comes to legal limits for marijuana and alcohol. Washington State law allows folks who are 21 and older to have a small amount of alcohol and/or marijuana in their blood and still legally drive. Obviously, drivers will have a problem if...
by cooneylaw | Jun 30, 2020 | DUI
Drivers arrested for DUI in Spokane, Washington often deal with their vehicle towed from the scene. Law enforcement often call a towing company to come get the vehicle unless the it’s parked in a safe location or unless someone like a friend or family member can...
